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T173 OHE

1999 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,420 mi
Last recorded94,420 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact62,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 OHE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 94,420 miles

Airbag lamp on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in osf steering rack end

Fail 22 Feb 2012 94,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Airbag lamp on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Osf inner brake disc corroded

Slight play in osf steering rack end

Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,558 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,102 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,661 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 64,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front seat belt lock cover missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,458 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 40,759 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Compact?

Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,067
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,657
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 744
Brake pipe excessively corroded 701
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T173 OHE is a 1999 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T173 OHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T173 OHE registered?

T173 OHE is a 1999 Proton Compact, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T173 OHE safe to buy?

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